United loses finance chief after less than two years

United CFO Andrew Levy is resigning after less than two years with the company, saying he will pursue “entrepreneurial” opportunities, as the carrier works to bolster its network and overhaul its fleet. Levy, 47, was hired at United Continental in August 2016, the same month that the carrier announced it had hired Scott Kirby away from rival American Airlines as president. “I plan to return to the more entrepreneurial pursuits that have defined my career,” Levy wrote Thursday. “My decision to resign was reached after a great deal of thought during the past few months. I have some interesting opportunities and now is the right time for me to move forward.” Levy cited the same entrepreneurial opportunities when he left Allegiant Travel in October 2014, without providing details. He served as president of the ultra-low-cost airline for 13 years. His departure comes as CEO Oscar Munoz is working to strengthen the airline’s domestic hubs, add regional routes and revamp its long-haul fleet to newer, more efficient aircraft.<br/>